Sr Quality Control Manager

POSITION OBJECTIVE/RESPONSIBILITIES: 

The Targets Senior Quality Manager position leads the ESM Targets Quality Team, which currently consists of three manufacturing sites along with tollers and distribution warehouses. This role will also oversee the Quality function at the Spokane, WA manufacturing site.  The Senior Quality Manager ensures compliance with internal process/product specifications, customer specifications, and Solstice policies. This position defines, deploys, and assesses effective implementation of the ISO9000 and IATF16949 Quality Management System for the Targets business, and is responsible for supporting any other current / future site certifications. The ideal candidate is well-versed in Quality and Lean Six Sigma tools, such as: Problem Solving, Process & Product Controls, Measurement Systems, Calibration, Lean Manufacturing, and other applicable quality concepts. The candidate makes data-based decisions using industry experience.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

•Below are some of the job requirements, however, there may be other responsibilities/actions assigned to this role at a later point in time based on departmental, operational, and customer demand.    
•Build and deploys an effective Quality program in the Spokane, WA facility that focuses on improved internal & external Quality.  Ensures that product meets all Customer, Solstice, and regulatory requirements for materials manufactured at this facility, regardless of final shipping location.
•Ensures products manufactured by the Targets sites are of high Quality and meet all Customer & Solstice requirements while supporting all applicable laws and regulations.
•Manages, improves, and expands the Quality Management Systems internally & externally with key suppliers/tollers/distribution warehouses. Includes adherence to Customer Specific Requirements, where applicable, while the QMS approach must comply with and support the Solstice Quality Management System. 
•Improves Operational Excellence using Lean Six Sigma and Digital tools while supporting the development and execution of these tools.   
•Leads, mentors, and develops personnel assigned to the Targets Quality & OpEx Organization. Work with and support colleagues across all functions within Solstice. 
•Develops and executes measurement systems in alignment with industry expectations.
•Works closely with Solstice Quality Team, HSE, Manufacturing, Engineering, and all associated business support teams.
•Deploys an effective audit plan for sites, tollers/suppliers, and distribution warehouses, where activities apply to the Targets sites, and potentially other Solstice sites. 
•Drive Customer Corrective actions via the 8D tool, and close open customer cases as per agreed time schedules. 
•Facilitate improvements in First Pass Quality, COPQ, and other relevant program metrics.
•Ensure sites effectively act on internal and external quality defects.  Facilitate problem solving projects using LSS tools when needed.
•Improves quality management and data collection systems, maintaining consistency within the business group, and in compliance with Solstice requirements.
•Drives the use of quality tools such as SPC, SQC and other relevant proactive tools to maintain process control.
•Manage continuous improvements via Kaizen Events, Six Sigma Projects, Quality Improvement Teams.  Ensuring systematic actions are taken in the form of DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions, etc.
•Be an organizational leader championing Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost Management.
•Actively involved in Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Strategic Plan (STRAP), Monthly Operating Review (MOR), Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP)
•Support management resource reviews for the LOB Quality function.
 

You Must Have:  
•    Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering or a similar technical field.
•    10+ years of Quality Management Experience in Manufacturing Environments. Experience must include managing Customer and Supplier/Toller relationships.  Also to include experience in site Quality management and registration-based internal, external auditing.  
•    Experience deploying, sustaining and improving ISO9001 and IATF16949-based systems. 
•    Must have skills to develop and deploy systems in alignment with new or updated QMS standards. 
•    Proven skills as capable people leader.
•    Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

We Value:
•    Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Expert certification.
•    Demonstrated leadership skills as a team player, driving value-added results and establishing credibility with Customers, Suppliers and Solstice personnel.
•    Experience in an International/Global company preferred.

About Solstice Advanced Materials

Solstice Advanced Materials is a leading global specialty materials company that advances science for smarter outcomes. Solstice offers high-performance solutions that enable critical industries and applications, including refrigerants, semiconductor manufacturing, data center cooling, nuclear power, protective fibers, healthcare packaging and more. Solstice is recognized for developing next-generation materials through some of the industry's most renowned brands such as Solstice®, Genetron®, Aclar®, Spectra®, Fluka™, and Hydranal™. Partnering with over 3,000 customers across more than 120 countries and territories and supported by a robust portfolio of over 5,700 patents, Solstice’s approximately 4,000 employees worldwide drive innovation in materials science. For more information, visit Advanced Materials.